As there is no passage to compare to Poe´s story,here is a list of some characteristics of Gothic literature that may help you to compare both texts:
The main traits of Gothic literature are mystery and the presence of supernatural elements. Like in the "the Raven", Gothic style aims at creating a mood of fear, anxiety, terror and /or horror by playing with reality. The reader will soon be questioning what is written.This chaos of intrincate plots is narrated in an elaborate writing style.
C. Through Gregor's transformation into a hideous bug
If you are not blinded by your initial idea and it's great potential you see, you can objectively detect faults that may have been overlooked while you were still in the planning phase. It is always good to prepare any project, considering all possible view points
